Research Project Safety Plan
Research Project Safety Plan
The purpose of this form is to plan and summarise research activities and their associated risks. It captures risk assessments for hazards associated with research activities. To be completed bythe chief investigator or project supervisor of research activities.
To be completed for ALL research activities. This excludes conferences and visits.
All undergraduate student working on this project must be noted in this Safety Plan.
Thisdocumentshould be reviewed every six (6) months or when there are changes to research activities
Project details
Name of persondoing these research activities (responsible person) Click or tap here to enter text.
Role of person doing these research activities (responsible person's role) Choose an item.
Responsible person's email address Click or tap here to enter text.
Is the person doing these activities a student? (responsible person) Choose an item.
Email address ofthe responsible person's supervisor (you are not your own supervisor) Click or tap here to enter text.
Date
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Faculty Choose an item.
Your school, institute or unit Choose an item.
Project start date Click or tap to enter a date.
Project end year Click or tap here to enter text.
Have you applied for funding for this project? Choose an item.
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Project title Click or tap here to enter text.
Project description
Please outline research activities in lay terms and in what locations/environments they will be performed.
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For example: Nanoparticle synthesis of rare-earth nanoparticles will be undertaken in Chemistry Labs Building 4, Level 5; Functionalisation of these particles with linkage molecules and optical characterisation using Class 4 lasers will be undertaken in Physics Labs Building 7, Level 5; SEM and TEM characterisation will be undertaken in the MAU; Tissue culture will be undertaken in Bioscience Labs Building 4, Level 7; Acid catalysed Conversation of Algal Biomass into Value added small molecules; Field work will be conducted at sites in Northern New South Wales; Soil samples will be analysed for physical and chemical properties imen Environmental Laboratories Building 4 Level 6 and Chemistry Laboratories Building 4 level 5; Soils will be heat treated and residual seeds germinated in the glasshouse Building 4 Level 8.
Facilities the responsible person will use
Check ALL the facilities the responsible person will be using to conduct these research activities. Before you can use the following facilities, you must be inducted.
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Bioscience facility Choose an item.
Chemistry, forensic facilities, materials Choose an item.
CryostoreChoose an item.
Environment facility (including fieldwork) Choose an item.
Ernst facility Choose an item.
Physics, MAU Choose an item.
People consulted
Consult those involved in the design and operation of the project on environment, health and safety risks. This includes other investigators and support staff. For example: chief investigators, research assistants, laboratory managers, external investigators, research partners. Consultation should also be done whenever the risk assessment is reviewed.
Work health and safety (WHS) legislation requires that staff involved in the project must be consulted where WHS matters may affect them. Consultation means that staff should have meaningful and effective input and participation in any decision making about managing WHS risk. All undergraduate students working on this project must be noted in this Safety Plan.
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Risk assessment tables
For help in completing the safety risk assessment tables below, refer to the following:
Identify the hazards
Assess risks presented by the hazards(inherent and residual)
Controlling risks
Monitoring controls to ensure they are workingInherent risk
When you are completing this part of the table, you need to provide details of the harm that could be caused to people or the environment if something goes wrong. For example: inhalation of fumes, laceration, injury to back, infection, burns to skin or eyes. Think about what could happen if a control measure is not in place or if a control measure fails.
Control measures
These are proposed actions to reduce risk to an acceptable level. You need to apply the 'Hierarchy of Controls', listed below, when deciding the best control measures to apply. Control types closer the top of the list are preferable.
ELIMINATE THE HAZARD. For example: use a different orless dangerous piece of equipment, fix faulty machinery, use safer materials or chemicals.
ISOLATE THE HAZARD FROM THE PEOPLE. Separate people from the danger. For example: use shielding, use lifting equipment or trolleys, remove dust or fumes with exhaust system, lock-out machinery.
CHANGE THE WAY THE JOB IS DONE. For example: change work practices, provide training, information and signs, write work procedures.
USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE). Noting specific PPE is required for each job. For example: respirator, hearing protection, gloves. Training and information is required for the use of PPE.
Examples of risk assessment tables for laboratory and otherwork environments
Location Hazard Activity Inherent risk Control measures Residual risk Relevant facility
Laboratory Lighting - Indoor Operating nanophotonics equipment in darkened lab Trips, impact injuries from hitting items in dark No power cords from table to wall, allow eyes to adjust before moving around, no obstructions on floor. Low Physics, MAU
Laboratory Slips, trips and Falls Changing the water in fish tank Slipping on wet floor Wear non-slip shoes. Post wet floor sign.Mop floor. Take care with the water to minimise splashes. Low Environment
Laboratory Infectious biological material, GMOs, cytotoxins,
UV radiation, hazardous chemicals Working in tissue culture laboratories Infection due to exposure to infectious biological material.
Release of GMOs. Poisoning due to exposure to cytotoxins and other hazardous chemicals. Exposure to
UV radiation from BSC use resulting in burns, damage to eyes. PC2 safety and tissue culture inductions and training. PPE to be worn. Risk assessments for spills, waste disposal and use of hazardous chemicals required. Training in use of BSCs. Refer to Hazardous Chemical Risk Assessment. Low Bioscience PC2
laboratories
Laboratory Handling hazard waste Contact with hazardous chemicals and flammables Harmful by inhalation or if swallowed; highly flammable; possible cancerogenic; risk of serious damage to eyes and irritation to respiratory system. Read SDS. Appropriate labelling, disposal into specific chemical waste containers in designated chemical storagelocations;wearing protective clothing such as lab coat, gloves, safety glasses. Low Chemistry and forensic lab
Laboratory Radiation - Laser Particle manipulation using 980nm Class 3B Laser 980nm Class 3B Laser is invisible and can cause permanent eye damage Level 3 Laser Operator Training certificate.
Laser warning at lab entry. Interlocks lock door during laser operation or turn off laser if door opens.
Safety glasses (OD6 at 980nm) must be worn by all persons in room during operation Medium Physics, MAU
Biosafety, ionising radiation and cytotoxins
You need to:
obtain Biosafety approval prior to any biosafety dealings;
provide training in microbiological handling techniques; and
provide training in sealed and unsealed radiation sources.
For more information, refer to the UTS Biosafety Committee.
Does your project involve the following biosafety hazards?
PC2, PC3, PC4 pathogens; genetically modified organisms; cytotoxins; radioactive isotopes; or imported biological material or genetically modified organisms. Choose an item.
If the answer above was yes, please answer the questions below.
Does your project involve:
PC2, PC3 or PC4 pathogens
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Genetically modified organisms
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Cytotoxins
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Radioactive isotopes
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Imported biological material or genetically modified organisms
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Do you have Biosafety Committee approval? If the answer is yes, please answer the questions below. Choose an item.
Biosafety Committee approval no.
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Biosafety approval start date
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Biosafety approval end date
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I acknowledge that if I do not yet have biosafety approval, I must obtain this before I commence any biosafety specific work.
Are you planning on permanently leaving UTS in the next six months?
Under OGTR requirements you must have a current biosafety protocol to handle and store genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
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Youmust devisea planfor the disposal of GMOs associated with your research such as:
passing them on to a UTS researcher who will take responsibility for your current biosafety protocolor whowill apply for abiosafety protocol that covers handling and storage ofthe GMOs;
destroy the GMOs as per the guidelines; or
take the GMOs with you to another institute.
You MUST notify the Biosafety Committee of your plansfor your GMOs before you leave UTS. Further advice can be obtained fromResearch Ethics.
Chemicals and gases
Does your project involve chemicals or gases?
If the answer is yes, please answer the questions below.
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Are any ofthe chemicals classed as a hazardous chemical or dangerous goodin the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
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Are any ofthe hazardous chemicals classed as a carcinogen, mutagen or teratogen?
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AHazardous Chemical Risk Assessment must be completed for each new activity involving hazardous chemicals.You can also complete theRisk Assessment foruse of a Hazardous ChemicalForm. Acopy of the SDS should be filed where it is accessible. If the residual risk is medium, then a Safe Work Method Statement(SWMS) is required.
In addition to the Hazardous Chemical Risk Assessment, you are required to complete a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) and seek approval from the Biosafety Committee for the use of the chemicals that are identified as carcinogens, mutagens or teratogens.
N.B. You are required to provide the Biosafety Committee approval number in the Biosafety section of this Research Project Safety Plan.
Communicable diseases
Does your project involve potential exposure to communicable diseases?
This means activities thatMAY result in exposure to infectious pathogens, bodily fluids or other biological materials or waste. Refer to the UTS Clinical Compliance Vaccinationsfor information.
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If the answer above was yes, please answer the questions below.
Is there biological material of human or animal origin?
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Is there the possibility of animal tissue bites and scratches?
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Are field specimens or sites potentially contaminated with infectious pathogens?
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Risk assessment table
Location of hazard Hazard Activity Inherent risk in activity
Harm that could occur from this hazard if controls fail or are not in place Control measuresProposed action to minimise risk to an acceptable level Residual risk
High, medium, low Relevant facility
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Cryogens
Does your project involve cryogens?
This includes: liquid nitrogen, liquid helium and liquid argon.
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If the answer above was yes, please answer the questions below.
Have all the researchers working on this project been trained and inducted bya facility manager (or delegate) on the correct use and handling procedures for cryogens?
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Location of hazard Hazard Activity Inherent risk in activity
Harm that could occur from this hazard if controls fail or are not in place Control measuresProposed action to minimise risk to an acceptable level Residual risk
High, medium, low Relevant facility
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Chemical waste
Will your project generate any chemical waste?
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All chemical waste needs to be disposed of in accordance with the UTS Hazardous Waste Disposal System. All researchers working on this project need to be trained and inducted by a facility manager (or delegate) on the correct waste disposal procedures.
Compressed gases
Will your project involve compressed gases?
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AHazardous Chemical Risk Assessment must be completed for each new activity involving hazardous chemicals.You can also complete theRisk Assessment foruse of a Hazardous ChemicalForm. Acopy of the SDS should be filed where it is accessible.
If the answer above was yes, please answer the questions below.
Have all the researchers working on this project been trained and inducted bya facility manager (or delegate) on the correct use and handling procedures for compressed gas?
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Location of hazard Hazard Activity Inherent risk in activity
Harm that could occur from this hazard if controls fail or are not in place Control measuresProposed action to minimise risk to an acceptable level Residual risk
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Electrical
Refer to the Faculty's Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) GuidelinesDoes your project involve electrical equipment?
Potential risksinclude: risk of electric shock; fire or high current; electromagnetic induction; high voltage equipment or using electrical equipment in a hostile environment. For information or directionsabout mandatory PAT for electrical goods, please contact the Science Worksop.
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If the answer above was yes, please answer the questions below.
Is your activity introducing purchased or borrowed plug-in electrical equipment?
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Are you directly importing electrical equipment from overseas?
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Does your project require the buildingor modification of plug-in electrical equipment?
N.B. electrical hard wiring of a building is not permitted
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Location of hazard Hazard Activity Inherent risk in activity
Harm that could occur from this hazard if controls fail or are not in place Control measuresProposed action to minimise risk to an acceptable level Residual risk
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Fieldwork
For a definition of fieldwork, refer to the UTS Fieldwork Guidelines.You are also required tocompletethe UTS Fieldwork FormsProcedure.You are still required to complete thesafety risk assessmentin this plan. If you are going on fieldwork, you are required to take a first aid kit. You must consult theUTS Diving Officer before going into the field.Are you doing fieldwork?
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Are you SCUBA diving?
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If the answer above was yes, please answer the questions below.
Location of hazard Hazard Activity Inherent risk in activity
Harm that could occur from this hazard if controls fail or are not in place Control measuresProposed action to minimise risk to an acceptable level Residual risk
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Manual handling and workstation ergonomics
Does your project involve manual handling?
This includes: lifting; carrying; heavy loads; awkward loads; repetitive movements; sustained or static posture; workstation ergonomics.
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If the answer above was yes, please answer the questions below.
Location of hazard Hazard Activity Inherent risk in activity
Harm that could occur from this hazard if controls fail or are not in place Control measuresProposed action to minimise risk to an acceptable level Residual risk
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Plant and equipment
Does your project involve plant and equipment hazards?
This includes: noise; vibration; vehicles/trailers; 4WD/off-road; boats; pressure vessels (e.g. autoclave); sharp implements (e.g. syringes, scalpel blades); excessively hot/cold equipment; lifts/hoists/cranes/forklifts/scaffolding; laboratory or workshop equipment; design, manufacture, fabrication of equipment; moving parts (e.g. crushing, friction, stab, cut, sheer). Lifts/hoists/cranes/forklifts and scaffolding all require licences to operate. Refer to the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work - Schedule - Licence Classes and Definitions List.
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If the answer above was yes, please answer the questions below.
Location of hazard Hazard Activity Inherent risk in activity
Harm that could occur from this hazard if controls fail or are not in place Control measuresProposed action to minimise risk to an acceptable level Residual risk
High, medium, low Relevant facility
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Radiation (non-ionising) including laser and UV
Does your project involve radiation (non-ionising) hazards?
This includes: lasers (classes 3R, 3B, 4); microwave radiation; UV radiation; high intensity point light sources.
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If the answer above was yes, please answer the questions below.
Location of hazard Hazard Activity Inherent risk in activity
Harm that could occur from this hazard if controls fail or are not in place Control measuresProposed action to minimise risk to an acceptable level Residual risk
High, medium, low Relevant facility
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Laboratories and other work environments
Does your project involve work environment hazards?
This includes: moving objects (e.g. struck by forklift); extreme temperatures; working in isolation; confined spaces; work at height; slippery surfaces or trip hazards; poor ventilation or air quality; work area unsuited for task; severe or extreme weather; bushfires; working in or around water bodies; dust; fumes.
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If the answer above was yes, please answer the questions below.
Does your project involve working in a confined space?
Refer to theConfined Spaces Code of Practice.
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Working ina confined spaceis inherently risky.
Working in a confined space
Refer to theConfined Spaces Code of Practice.
A confined space is determined by the hazards associated with a set of specific circumstances and not just because work is performed in a small space. A confined space means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that:
is not designed or intended primarily to be occupied by a person; and
is, or is designed or intended to be, at normal atmospheric pressure while any person is in the space; and
is or is likely to be a risk to health and safety from:
an atmosphere that does not have a safe oxygen level, or
contaminants, including airborne gases, vapours and dusts, that may cause injury from fire or explosion, or
harmful concentrations of any airborne contaminants, or engulfment.
Confined spaces are commonly found in vats, tanks, pits, pipes, ducts, flues, chimneys, silos, containers, pressure vessels, underground sewers, wet or dry wells, shafts, trenches, tunnels or other similar enclosed or partially enclosed structures.
Risk control means taking action to eliminate health and safety risks so far as is reasonably practicable, and if that is not possible, minimising the risks so far as is reasonably practicable. Eliminating a hazard will also eliminate any risks associated with that hazard.
A competent person means a person who has acquired through training, qualification or experience the knowledge and skills to carry out the task.
Further definitions relating to fall control measures are listed in Appendix A of the COP.
Does your project involve working at heights?
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Workingat heightis inherently risky.
Working at height
Refer to the Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice.
Key terms
Fall means a fall by a person from one level to another.
Risk of a fall means a circumstance that exposes a worker while at work, or other person while at or in the vicinity of a workplace, to a risk of a fall that is reasonably likely to cause injury to the worker or other person. This includes circumstances in which the worker or other person is:
in or on plant or a structure that is at an elevated level;
in or on plant that is being used to gain access to an elevated level;
in the vicinity of an opening through which a person could fall;
in the vicinity of an edge over which a person could fall;
on or in the vicinity of a surface through which a person could fall; or
on or near the vicinity of a slippery, sloping or unstable surface.
Risk control means taking action to eliminate health and safety risks so far as is reasonably practicable, and if that is not possible, minimising the risks so far as is reasonably practicable. Eliminating a hazard will also eliminate any risks associated with that hazard.
A competent person means a person who has acquired through training, qualification or experience the knowledge and skills to carry out the task.
Further definitions relating to fall control measures are listed in Appendix A of the COP.
Location of hazard Hazard Activity Inherent risk in activity
Harm that could occur from this hazard if controls fail or are not in place Control measuresProposed action to minimise risk to an acceptable level Residual risk
High, medium, low Relevant facility
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Working with animals
Does your project involve working with animals?
This includes: vertebrates (domestic) including lab animals and livestock; vertebrates (wild); invertebrates.
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If the answer above was yes, please answer the questions below.
Do you need approval from theAnimal Care andEthics Committee?
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Refer to theAnimal Care andEthicsCommitteefor more information on whether you need approval.
AnimalCare andEthics approval no.
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Animal Care and Ethics approval start date
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Animal Care and Ethics approvalend date
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I acknowledge that if I do not yet have animal care and ethics approval and I must obtain this before I commence anyworking with animalswork.
Location of hazard Hazard Activity Inherent risk in activity
Harm that could occur from this hazard if controls fail or are not in place Control measuresProposed action to minimise risk to an acceptable level Residual risk
High, medium, low Relevant facility
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Working with people
Does your project activelyinvolve working with people?
This includes: clients; patients; interviewees; members of the public. Choose an item.If the answer above was yes, please answer the questions below.
Do you need approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee? Choose an item.Refer to theHuman Research EthicsCommitteefor more information on whether you need approval.
Human Research Ethics approval no.
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Human Research Ethics approval start date
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Human Research Ethics approvalend date
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I acknowledge that if I do not yet havehuman ethics approval andI must obtain this before I commence anyworking with peoplework.
Location of hazard Hazard Activity Inherent risk in activity
Harm that could occur from this hazard if controls fail or are not in place Control measuresProposed action to minimise risk to an acceptable level Residual risk
High, medium, low Relevant facility
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Australian facilities outside UTS
Does your project involve activities in a facility based in Australia but not controlled by UTS, including healthcare settings? Choose an item.If the answer above was yes, please answer the questions below.
This includes:hospitals, clinic, allied health services, household, laboratories, industry partners facilities, universities, government departments, research institutes, workshops and factories. UTS staff who organise students placements have a responsibility to seek assurances from organisations hosting UTS students that the health and safety of these students is well managed. Refer to UTS Student Placement for more information.
Does the host organisation have the following safety measures in place?
Are safety inductions given to people when they start work in the facility? Choose an item.Are safe work practices explained to people working in the facility? Choose an item.Is there a first aid kit and trained first aid person? Choose an item.If the UTS researcher is involved in an accident, will this be reported to UTS? Choose an item.Are health and safety risks in the research facility identified and controlled? Choose an item.Are safe work practices documented for people working in the facility? Choose an item.Are regular facility inspections done to identifyand control health and safety hazards? Choose an item.Is personal protective equipment (PPE) available for the work? Choose an item.Does the organisation have an emergency plan in place? Choose an item.Are staff given instructions on how to deal with an emergency situation? Choose an item.Overseas research
Will you be conducting your research overseas? Choose an item.If the answer above was yes, please answer the questions below.
Will you be working in a hazardous facility overseas?
e.g. laboratory, workshop, factory Choose an item.You MUST complete the Overseas Hazardous Facility Research Health and Safety Checklist beforeleaving Australia and get it signed off by the Associate Dean (Research).
UTS SAFE WORK METHOD statement (SWMS)
FACULTY/SUBJECT
Faculty/Subject title Subject supervisor/coordinator SWMS prepared by WORK ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Describe the work activity E.g. Operating, Handling, Using..Include names of hazardous equipment, substances or materials used, and any quantities and concentrations of substance(s) or reaction products. HAZARDS: Choose those hazard types that will need to have control measures in Section 4
Work Environment
Working in Remote Locations
Working Outdoors/fieldwork
Clinical/Industrial setting
Poor ventilation/Air quality
Temperature extremes
Working at Height
Slip/Trip/Fall hazards Plant
Noise
Vibration
Working with compressed air
Lifts Hoists or Cranes
Moving parts (Crushing,friction, cut, stab, shear hazards)
Pressure Vessels or Boilers Chemical
Hazardous Chemicals use
Skin/eye irritant
Sensitiser
Mutagen
Carcinogen
Toxic to reproduction
Aquatic toxicity
Toxic
Corrosive
Dangerous when wet Ergonomic/Manual Handling
Repetitive or awkward movements
Lifting heavy objects
Over reaching
Working above shoulder or below knee height
Poor workstation set up
Electrical
Plug in equipment
High voltage
Exposed wiring
Exposed conductors Radiation
Ionising Radiation
Non-ionising radiation (Lasers, Microwaves, Ultraviolet light) Biological
Sharps/Needles
Cytotoxins
Pathogens/infectious materials
Infectious materials
Communicable diseases
Animal/insects
Work with fungi/bact/viruses Psychosocial
Aggressive or violent clients/students
Working in isolation
Working with timeframes
Staffing issues
CONTROLS MEASURES: Choose those that apply for hazards identified
Eliminate/Isolate/Substitute / Engineering Controls
Remove hazard
Restrict access
Redesign equipment
Guarding / Barriers / Fume Cupboard / exhaust
Biosafety cabinet
Use safer materials/substances
Ventilation
Regular maintenance of equipment
Redesign of workspace / workflow Admin specific: Licenses/permits Work Methods
Training Information or Instruction
Licensing or certification of operators
Test and tag electrical equipment
Restricted access
Regular breaks
Task rotation
Work in pairs
Document Chemical risk assessment
Ladder / Sling register
Emergency Response Systems
First aid kit
Chemical spill kit
Safety shower
Eye wash station
Emergency Stop button
Remote Communication Mechanism
Other controls not listed
PPE REQUIRED (Tick those that apply)
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work activity steps
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steps in work activity:
emergency procedures:
training required:
sign off
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Project Scenario 3
Project Title:The examination and analysis of the effect of bone cleaning and de-fleshing techniques on bone structure using microscopy.
Project Start Date:24/03/2024
Project End Date:2024
Supervisor: Supervisor Jones
Supervisor email:Supervisor.Jones@uts.edu
Application for funding:No
Research masters reference numbers:N/A
Faculty:Science
School of mathematical and physical sciences (MAPS)
You are an undergraduate student that will soon be undertaking their honors year. After great deliberation you have settled on conducting an experiment that will involve developing a sample preparation method for the analysis of bone. Throughout the duration of the project you will be working within the chemistry, forensic and materials facilities on level 5 of building 4, including the forensic search room, the analytical lab, and the microscopy suite. You will be provided withanimalandhumanbones that have been retrieved from the AFTER (Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research) facility over the course of a few years. All subjects that donate their bodies to the AFTER facility, along with the pig subjects have been thoroughly screened for all possible communicable diseases to avoid transmission of diseases. Throughout your research work you will be testing various bone preparation methods and determining which would be the most suitable.You will then look at how the sample preparation methods alter the appearance of the bone material using a basic microscope set up. If you are unfamiliar with miscroscopes, you should do some basic research to get an idea of how they are used so you can correctly identify any risks or hazards associated.
Within this project you will be required to do the following:
Evaluating the following bone cleaning methods:
0.1M Hydrochloric acid
Bleach
Scraping of the bone using a scalpel
Slice the bones using anIsoMetlow speed diamond saw
Separate the hard cortical bone from the inner spongy bone using a scalpel and tweezers
Freeze the separated bone slices using liquid nitrogen. Then you will grind the fragments by hand.
Analysethe bone using a Leica EZ4W microscopy
In starting off your risk management plan you consulted with your co-supervisor ArtemisWallenciaon the 27/03/2023 and a HDR (Higher Degree Research) student named Blanche Arnolds on the 28/03/2023.
Task:
Your task is to create a full risk management plan for the project mentioned above. Think about the materials that have been listed and provided to you and any associated hazards, and make sure that you include a risk assessment for the use of a hazardous chemical for the chemicals that you will be using. Each activity in your project will be conducted on a weekly basis, including cleaning, sample prep and analysis.
The templates that you will have available to you are:
The Research Project Safety Plan (RPSP)
Risk assessment for the use of a hazardous chemical
Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
It is your task to correctly identify which supplementary templates are required for your project and complete them thoroughly and correctly. Remember to not only consider the risk and hazards associated with the chemicals that you will be using, but also the methods you are using i.e., the bone slicing, grinding, cleaning and instrumental analysis.
A few important things to remember:
You only need to include a SWMS if your residual risk level for a chemical or activity is a medium or higher or if you are using a carcinogen, teratogen or mutagen
Each chemical requires its own Risk assessment for the use of a hazardous chemical. Do not combine multiple chemicals onto one form
Note:For the sake of this exercise, when asked if you have undertaken training and/or induction, select 'Yes'.
If you would like more information about UTS AFTER facility follow this link to the UTS information page.
https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-science/after-facility/about-us
Project Scenario 1
Project Title:The examination and analysis of the effect of bone cleaning and de-fleshing techniques on bone structure using Raman spectroscopy
Project Start Date:24/03/2024
Project End Year: 2024
Supervisor: Supervisor Jones
Supervisor email:Supervisor.Jones@uts.edu
Application for funding: No
Research masters reference numbers: N/A
Faculty:Science
School of mathematical and physical sciences (MAPS)
You are an undergraduate student that will soon be undertaking their honors year. After great deliberation you have settled on conducting an experiment that will involve developing a sample preparation method for the analysis of bone. Throughout the duration of the project, you will be working within the chemistry, forensic and materials facilities on level 5 of building 4, including the forensic search room, the analytical lab, and the microscopy suite. You will be provided withanimalandhumanbones that have been retrieved from the AFTER (Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research) facility over the course of a few years. All subjects that donate their bodies to the AFTER facility, along with the pig subjects have been thoroughly screened for all possible communicable diseases to avoid the transmission of diseases. Throughout your research work you will be testing various bone preparation methods and determining which would be the most suitable.You will then look at how the sample preparation methods alter the chemistry of the bone material using Raman spectroscopy. If you are unfamiliar with this technique, you should do some basic research to get an idea of how it works so you can correctly identify any risks or hazards associated.
Within this project you will be required to do the following:
Evaluate the following bone cleaning methods:
0.1M Hydrochloric acid solution
0.1M Acetic acidsolution
Scraping of the bone using a scalpel
Slice the bones using an IsoMetlow speed diamond saw
Separate the hard cortical bone from the inner spongy bone using a scalpel and tweezers
Freeze the separated bone slices using liquid nitrogen. Then you will grind the fragments by hand.
Analysethe bone using Raman spectroscopy
Other Information:
In starting off your risk management plan you consulted with your co-supervisor ArtemisWallenciaon the 27/03/2023 and a HDR (Higher Degree Research) student named Blanche Arnolds on the 28/03/2023.
Task:
Your task is to create a full risk management plan for the project mentioned above. Think about the materials that have been listed and provided to you and any associated hazards, and make sure that you include a risk assessment for the use of a hazardous chemical for each of the chemicals that you will be using. Each activity in your project will be conducted on a weekly basis, including cleaning, sample prep and analysis.
The templates that you will have available to you are:
The Research Project Safety Plan (RPSP)
Risk assessment for the use of a hazardous chemical
Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
It is your task to correctly identify which supplementary templates are required for your project and complete them thoroughly and correctly. Remember to not only consider the risk and hazards associated with the chemicals that you will be using, but also the methods you are using i.e., the bone slicing, grinding, cleaning and instrumental analysis.
A few important things to remember:
You only need to include a SWMS if your residual risk level for a chemical or activity is a medium or higher or if you are using a carcinogen, teratogen or mutagen
Each chemical requires its own Risk assessment for the use of a hazardous chemical. Do not combine multiple chemicals onto one form
Note:For the sake of this exercise, when asked if you have undertaken training and/or induction, select 'Yes'.
If you would like more information about UTS AFTER facility follow this link to the UTS information page.
https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-science/after-facility/about-us
